Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 14.99 per night. Limited parking is provided, and a reservation is not required.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 23:59, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

Accessibility features include step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near the bay, just steps from Bottle & Cork and a 3-minute drive from Delaware Seashore State Park. It is approximately 2.4 miles from Cape Henlopen State Park and 2.6 miles from Funland.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which operates from May to September.

The Bay Resort - Dewey Beach Hotel

Average nightly price at The Bay Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
March	US$74
April	US$79
May	US$143
June	US$237
July	US$347
August	US$331
September	US$193
October	US$97
December	US$91

What guests think

At The Bay Resort, travellers consistently praise the bayfront location with beautiful sunset views and easy walking access to Dewey’s beach, restaurants, and nightlife, along with friendly staff and a relaxed vibe that suits families, couples, and dog owners.

Rooms are generally comfortable but dated, with loud or aging AC units, small or basic kitchenettes, thin walls, and occasional noise near the pool or nearby venues. Cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, with reports of poorly cleaned bathrooms, lingering odors, cracked tubs, and delayed or limited housekeeping, though many guests also find spaces adequately clean. Frequent complaints include added parking/resort and high pet fees, limited parking, no elevator, and amenities like the pool being unheated or closed at times. Expect a simple, bay-view stay in a walkable spot with friendly service but variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Bayfront pier/dock and a pool are highlights, and the property is walkable to the beach; however, the pool can be unheated or closed, outside lighting can be poor, parking is limited with added fees, and there is no elevator.

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Ann

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to the Bay and the Beach. Friendly staff. Parking outside and can walk to so much. (No elevator.)

6

Amy

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was terrific but under new management so there were lots of surprises. Pool and water options closed, unexpected new charges of $15 per night for parking, no screens on the patio door so the room full of flies, no upgrades to ac and kitchenette (the ac was loud and blew dirty air) and a tree on one side of the property bangs on the roof gutter so loudly we didn’t get any sleep the first night and had to change rooms). Years ago this was a great place, but with lack of upgrades and proper maintenance has gone downhill. We will not stay here again,

8

Connie

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They need to get their outside lights working. It was too dark when walking with my dog after dark. It was a quiet location and they were very friendly.

8

Leslie

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The resort was sufficient to our needs. The room was clean, staff was attentive, and the resort is within walking distance of the beach, restaurants and convenience stores. The kitchen needs some updating as it's a bit rusted but still works perfectly. I'm only giving it 4 stars because the pool area is open to everyone who's not even a guest at the resort. For 2 nights out of the 4 that we stayed there, there were kids making such a racket on the pool at 8pm, slamming their pool noodle on the water that makes it sound like fireworks and turns out they were not even staying there. Our room happened to be next to the pool . We spoke to the front desk on duty and the response we got was "Sorry, they're kids but we're going to close the pool in 30 minutes." Another hotel guest was making the same complaint and not sure if the front desk on duty spoke to the kids or the parents of the kids about the noise they're making. Book a room on the upper levels to lessen the noise if you can. All the rooms face the pool so the noise is unavoidable.

6

Ram

13 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stood here for a weekend (Friday - Sunday). Arrived Friday night around 10:30pm to parking lot completely full. Waited 30 mins for a parking spot. Saturday night same problem no parking at all. Had to park my car in the fire lane over night. Totally unacceptable for the price i paid to stay there for a weekend to have to worry about parking.

8

Mary

6 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I liked the ability to walk to the beach and bay easily. Multiple coffee options nearby. I was surprised by the "resort" fee at check in. Additional $ to cover parking, pool (which was not open yet and scummy), and some games out back that we didn't play. Perhaps that fee was mentioned on the description and we missed it.

10

Sandra

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very accommodating allowing us to park in the lot prior to check in.

8

Charity

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room, great location, comfortable bed. Its an older facility but kept well. I loved the dock off the back bay. Easy walk to the ocean. Our room only had a mini fridge (no freezer) so not really able to bring food to cook. Kitchenette is very tiny with no counter space. Pool is not heated, so we were not able to enjoy that amenity.

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Tonya

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not fancy but clean enough and dog- friendly! Beautiful pier out to the bay with chairs! A quick convenient walk to the beach! Very small area for pets to relieve themselves, this was a bit of a challenge. Cannot beat the location!

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Mahmoud

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty , pool and hot tub are dirty . Charge you extra 16$ for parking.

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Cleanliness

Mixed feedback: many find rooms clean with comfortable bedding, but recurring reports cite dirty bathrooms, odors, cracked or stained fixtures, and inconsistent or minimal housekeeping.

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Lisa

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good location and staff very nice. Room clean but issues: holes in shower curtain- no liner, flickering bathroom lights, sliding glass door handle broken, very thin rough towels. Nothing mentioned about no elevator so did not expect to carry bags up to the third floor. Very nice view of lake from room

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Jane

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was horrible. It was not cleaned in the bathroom. There’s hair in the sink here in the bathtub and sand on the floor. I even found a hair tie on the sink in the bathroom. It was so late when we got there we were exhausted No other rooms for us to move so we got stuck there

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Lisa

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was filthy. Hair all over the bathroom, soiled carpet, broken and moldy ceiling tiles. Horrible experience and $450 a night. Crazy. Thankful it was only one night.

6

Erica

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property and area outside by the bay are nice and peaceful. The rooms could use some updates though. The bathroom tub was dirty and felt like we were going to drop through it. The room itself was not very clean, I had to clean a bit when we checked in because there was sand on the dresser and tile floor, and the tv screem was smeared with something. We had a nice stay but would look elsewhere next time.

4

Anthony

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would honestly say this hotel needs many updates for the price we paid in Oct. No water pressure at all, chairs had stains on them. Bathroom was not properly cleaned on arrival. If your looking for a place to lay your head and there are no other options….come to the Bay Resort.

6

Alexandra

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For Dewey Beach, I realize my options for a clean, quiet room under $340 are limited. I booked 1 night at the Bay Resort. I appreciate the hotel having quiet hours but with the walls so thin, we could tell our neighbors had a child, and we could hear ALL of their conversations. The balcony view was marred by a 6 foot fence so views were so so. We did not bother attempting to bathe in our room’s shower since it was clear it had not been washed in sometime (based on the footprints) and there was a large crack in the tub as well. The room had an old kitchenette, with plates that weren’t filthy but not exactly clean either. The mini fridge was delicate but kept our drinks cool. The beds and pillows were comfy and the sheets were nice and clean. Very friendly staff. If you plan on parking at the resort, it is $16.19. Lastly, the location is superb. Bottle and cork is literally just up the road, and Northbeach was a mere 30 steps from the Resort property. It’s important to note that this place does NOT have an elevator, so room options for those who cannot go up stairs are limited. I would recommend reaching out to the resort to see if you can request a 1st floor room. Pros: Friendly staff Mini convenience store section in lobby Comfortable, clean beds Kitchenette with a fridge Cons: Dirty Walls are paper thin Bathtub was filthy and cracked No lotion No elevators

2

bernyce

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

To say that our night at Bay Resort was unsatisfactory is an understatement. For starters, they charged us another $16.41 on top of Expedia’s posted price. It had been our understanding that Expedia’s bottom line is guaranteed, but Bay Resort’s check-in person insisted that their surcharge be paid before they would honor our reservation. After lugging our stuff up the shabby cement stairs, past old coin-operated washers and dryers situated out in the corridor, we opened the door to our third floor room and were shocked to see trash on the floor, as well as shards of broken glass on the beds. After taking that in we were not surprised that the room had not been cleaned at all, with dirty, wet towels piled on the bathroom sink. Rather than contend with the desk clerk for a refund after a long day we accepted a substitute room, where our only significant surprise was a bathroom fan that sounds like a garbage disposal. Unless all of this sounds good to you, we recommend looking elsewhere for lodging in the area.

4

robert

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking lot was full and it took half hour to find a space to park overnight, which costs an additional $31. Room was not clean, with an old soap bar still in the shower. Staff were nice.

6

Spencer

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I spent three nights at this hotel with my wife and 3 year old son. We tried to make the best of it because of the great service and the convenient location, but ultimately we were disappointed with the condition of our room. It was a poolside king efficiency on the first floor. The bathroom was not thoroughly cleaned and the stove was dirty. Some of the tiles around the front door were missing or cracked. The sliding glass door facing the pool did not lock well and the rod that was available to secure it was incredibly difficult to adjust. We booked our room because the hotel had great ratings, but our room in particular left a lot to be desired. It got to the point where my wife was actually uncomfortable unpacking. Needless to say, we won't be back.

6

Elizabeth

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was decent comfy beds,house keeping could have been much better. Stood for two day never saw a housekeeper, only on the day I was leaving. They were their an hour before checkout, so they can clean room for next person.

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Rooms

Pleasant bay views and comfortable beds, but rooms are dated with aging AC and kitchenettes, thin walls leading to noise near the pool or nightlife, occasional Wi-Fi issues, and minor functional problems like balky locks or hardware.

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Joan

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The bay view from our balcony is perfect. We love the kitchenette.

6

Steven

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a more affordable place to stay in Dewey with beautiful views of the Bay, in walking distance to all the action. I can tell they made some upgrades to the pool area since I last stayed here, and hopefully they will continue to make some improvements to the rooms. I'm sure lots of water and sand trek through the carpets and it is starting to show, and the refrigerator was chipped all over the front and seemed to be spray painted poorly. This made a nice place with good people feel cheap. Overall a nice place that i hope continues to improve.

6

Amelia

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Rooms are dated and things need to be fixed. It was fine but I won’t stay again. The best thing is the bay view and the pool. Kitchenette was super old. Not all burners worked. Shower had stains. Many things were not stocked. The staff would do their best to respond but they didn’t always understand what we needed due to language barriers.

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Megan

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds were very comfortable and clean. The room itself is a little dated and falling into disrepair, but that's expected with age. A lot of places to walk to, the beach is about a 5 minute walk which is not bad.

10

Sarah

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and the sunset views are wonderful. The bay side room is right on the water. It’s quiet in the off season and very relaxing. The staff are so friendly and helpful! They make the stay even better! The room is on the small size but everything else made up for that!

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Alexandra

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For Dewey Beach, I realize my options for a clean, quiet room under $340 are limited. I booked 1 night at the Bay Resort. I appreciate the hotel having quiet hours but with the walls so thin, we could tell our neighbors had a child, and we could hear ALL of their conversations. The balcony view was marred by a 6 foot fence so views were so so. We did not bother attempting to bathe in our room’s shower since it was clear it had not been washed in sometime (based on the footprints) and there was a large crack in the tub as well. The room had an old kitchenette, with plates that weren’t filthy but not exactly clean either. The mini fridge was delicate but kept our drinks cool. The beds and pillows were comfy and the sheets were nice and clean. Very friendly staff. If you plan on parking at the resort, it is $16.19. Lastly, the location is superb. Bottle and cork is literally just up the road, and Northbeach was a mere 30 steps from the Resort property. It’s important to note that this place does NOT have an elevator, so room options for those who cannot go up stairs are limited. I would recommend reaching out to the resort to see if you can request a 1st floor room. Pros: Friendly staff Mini convenience store section in lobby Comfortable, clean beds Kitchenette with a fridge Cons: Dirty Walls are paper thin Bathtub was filthy and cracked No lotion No elevators

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Jill

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The balcony door lock was broken. The air conditioner was very loud. I did not receive the room that I reserved. Website photos were deceptive.

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Michael

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

WiFi didn’t work

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Arlene

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean hotel but worn and obvious worn rooms like missing tiles in bathroom; furniture is 1970s era.

6

Lydia

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice pool, nice staff, nice location on bay. However our room had no outdoor seating at all. We were poolside, so we were not expecting a view of the bay, but all we had was a single chair and a view of other people’s outdoor seating. Rooms were also very dated. Beds were fine though.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating (early parking and check-in), though a few guests report rude interactions or check-in delays.

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Jennifer

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The views on the bayside are amazing at this super friendly, fabulous place to stay in Dewey! Walkable to everywhere & everything. The pool is super clean as are the rooms. But the very best part is the helpful, attentive, above & beyond staff. Everyone including front desk, housekeeping & maintenance are available & happy to help. Really would like to keep this hotel a secret for fear I won’t be able to get reservations. But it’s too hard not to share

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Rosetta

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This property gave us issues from the start! We arrived and waited two hours for a 4:00 check-in. The manager gave us a room key finally and we lugged all of our heavy bags (which included heavy work gear) to the third floor to find out that the room was not yet cleaned. So we went back downstairs to the lobby and were given another room, lugged our things back up to the second floor to find a WHOLE FAMILY in that room. So back down to the lobby, we went. The manager (Eric) got mad at us for requesting our room key again ad THREATENED to kick us out because we were bothering him. We finally got to another room and there were stains throughout the bed and the shower was not cleaned. On top of that, we paid for a room with a private balcony and the room we received had a shared balcony with two other rooms. This wouldn't have been an issue if our "neighbors" weren't blasting music through the night and screaming mere inches from our door. Overall, I will never pay another dime to this place and would not recommend it.

10

Katherine

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff members (Sharika and the manager) were very professional and provided great customer service.

10

Dianne

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The view of the bay is lovely with so much nearby to walk to. We appreciated the very welcoming and friendly staff as well as the peaceful stay.

10

Katelyn

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place was great! Many restaurants a block away. Beach is two blocks away but if you don’t want to walk you can just sit at the back of he hotel enjoying the bay!! Front desk staff, Saricka Bailey, was amazing! She went above and beyond to accommodate us… long story of camping plans that fell through. When I booked another room at 2am, she was able to make sure we could combine the reservations to stay in the same room for both days and even got us early check in!! This was our first time in Dewey beach and we would come back to the Bay Resort!

10

Bernadette

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was fabulous!

10

Linda

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, let us in early due to being off season.Excellant view of sunset. Nice dock with chairs at the end to sit in. The lady at the front desk was very nice. We will be coming back again to stay.

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Deb

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very rude staff-the front desk agent this morning was the rudest person I have ever dealt with. I did complain my room was filthy- the so called blackout drape was so faded, you could see through it. It was replaced and a sturdier rod. Unbelievable- I could go on. Do not stay here. The only good thing about this place is the bay view, which I heard had flooded the bottom floor rooms-my room had a terrible mold smell…

10

Jennifer

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff! Sparkling clean! Gorgeous sunsets! Walkable to all things Dewey! Want to ro keep it to myself- so don’t stay here! Ha ha

10

Megan

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was AMAZING! So friendly and helpful. Thereb

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Location

Outstanding Dewey Beach location on the bay with easy walks to the ocean, restaurants, and nightlife; some note nearby venues can be lively outside.

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Ann

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to the Bay and the Beach. Friendly staff. Parking outside and can walk to so much. (No elevator.)

10

Christina

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to everything with an amazing view!

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Melissa

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff, great location, parking, and well maintained

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Kenneth

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The best thing was the location, right on the bay (we had a view from our balcony) and 2 blocks from the beach. The staff was very friendly and helpful and they allow pets. Lots of close restaurants/nightlife/shops, but fairly quiet at the same time. The room was clean and bed comfortable (not new or luxury, but decent fixtures/furniture/appliances). Stairs/hallways could have been cleaner (though they are outside). Appliances worked well (though we didn't use the stove/oven).

10

Robert

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to food, shopping and bars .

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Sheila

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our favorite thing about the hotel was the view from our balcony. It was so peaceful and it was the perfect place to watch the sunset over the bay. The location was perfect - once you parked, there was no need to use your car again. The Ocean was 2 short blocks away and there was a great assortment of restaurants in walking distance. Some of the faciliy is a bit dated, but it was clean and the staff was super nice and helpful. We will be returning!

10

Luis

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here multiple times and love it. Super close to all the activities in town.

10

Tammy

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the beach

10

Lisa

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in and out. Great view of the bay and short walk to local restaurants/bars.

10

Daniel

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing fancy but nice clean room with easy checkin and checkout. Great location for weekend in dewey. Walking distance from everything.

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Poolside Room, 1 King Bed, Efficiency

Poolside Room, 1 King Bed and 1 Sofa Bed, Efficiency

Poolside King, 1St Floor, Adapted

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Bayside Room, 2 Double Beds, Efficiency

Bayside Efficiency King, First Floor

Poolside, 2 Doubles, No Stove

Poolside Room, 2 Double Beds, Efficiency

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Bayside Double Efficiency, First Floor

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